Constipation Home Remedy -
Keep Things Moving
There are many things you can do for a constipation home remedy. As always, when taking a holistic approach to your health you must determine the constipation causes in order to treat the symptoms effectively.
Constipation happens when you have bowel movements less than once per day and the stools are dry and hard. We should have one bowel movement for every meal, just as infants do. Ideally, 2 to 3 bowel movements per day. If you have less than one per day or feel the need to force when having a bowel movement, you are constipated.
Below, you will find the 14 constipation causes, how to cure constipation and also consequences of being constipated.
But first, here is a quick overview:
12 Things to do for your
Constipation Home Remedy
1. Drinking plenty of pure water is essential to your constipation home remedy. 6 to 8 glasses per day. Try to avoid fruit juices, eat whole fruits instead. Avoid coffee, tea, soft drinks and drinks containing chocolate as they irritate the digestive system.
2. Eat a high fiber diet and eat whole foods that are high in fiber for constipation prevention. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. Beans, such as lentils, chickpeas, etc, are an excellent source of vegetable fiber. Sprouts are a rich source of fiber and as they are living, they give life!
A high quality psyllium supplement is an excellent choice to avoid constipation. Avoid brands such as Metamucil which contain sugar or aspartame, food color, food additives and artificial flavor.
Psyllium is less irritating than wheat bran or oat bran. It absorbs bad fats in the intestine, helping to lower cholesterol. It also helps to increase the amount of friendly bacteria in the colon and adds volume to stools leaving the intestines healthy and clean. If you are constipated, start with a very small amount, 1/4 teaspoon with one glass of water, followed by a second full glass of water. Increase very gradually every few days working up to 1 to 2 Tablespoons per day. Always take with one glass of water, followed by a second full glass of water.
The gel from flax seeds is also good. Place 2 tablespoons and 1 cup of water in a small pot, bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit a few hours. Strain and drink the water and gel.
3. For constipation prevention avoid white sugar, white flour, processed foods, refined foods and cheese.
4. Do not use laxatives as they can make the intestine lazy. Laxatives drain calcium, magnesium and potassium from the body and can irritate the colon. Long term use of laxatives is directly related to osteoporosis. Herbal laxatives can be used for a short duration only.
5. Keep a healthy intestinal flora. If needed, take a good quality Acidophilus Bifidus probiotic supplement daily with meals, especially if you have taken antibiotics. Most advertisements would like you to think you can get probiotics from yogurt but we can not get an adequate amount from store bought yogurt. Those taking insulin should consult a physician before taking a probiotic or any supplement.
Acidofilus Bifidus helps to:keep the immune system healthy with a natural supply of antibioticsmaintain a healthy pH balance in the intestinehelp calcium absorptionhelp digest proteinreduce cholesterolhelp peristalsis and bowel movementsaid the liver with detoxifying6. Express yourself!
Some people are literally “holding on to” what they need to express; anger, disappointment, etc. Often, unexpressed trauma relating to parental authority is expressed by constipation in children and in adults. What is stopping you from expressing yourself?
7. Move! breathe exercise get outsidewalk 20 minutes per day use a mini trampoline.
8. Get a massage. Massage yourself, your abdomen in a clock wise movement. Work the way the large intestine moves, starting at the lower right hand side, going up, across and down the other side.
9. Reflexology and shiatsu are good for constipation prevention.
10. Dry brush your skin, with a natural bristle dry body brush found in health food stores. This removes dead skin cells and allows the body to more easily eliminate all it needs to through the skin.
11. Don't resist the urge to have a bowel movement.
12. Make the time to have a bowel movement, after breakfast or after a meal.
Diet
Find the best
Diet for Constipation
for more information for your constipation home remedy.
Avoid... Dairy
Choose... soya milk, almond milk, soya cheese.Avoid... white refined flour and all foods containing it
Choose... stone ground whole grain flours such as spelt, kamut, oat, quinoa, etc. Avoid... White rice, including white basmati
Choose... brown rice, millet (the most alkalinizing cereal) quinoa, rye, buckwheat, etc. Avoid... cooked carrots
Choose... raw carrots, carrot juice, beets, raw grated and beet juice, celery and all vegetables, alfalfa sprouts as well as sunflower and radish sprouts. Avoid... bananas
Choose... apples, dates, figs, raisins, prunes. It is good to wash and soak dried fruit before eating. Avoid... sugar, soft drinks, coffee, tea, chocolate
Choose... pure water at room temperature Avoid... heavy animal protein
Choose... beans, nuts, tofu, poultry, eggs
14 Constipation Causes:
1. Stress and nervous tension
2. Holding on
3. The liver
Some medications block the production of bile, causing constipation and working against your constipation home remedy.Medication for stomach or intestinal ulcers.
Medication that stops spasms in the digestive system Here are a few:
DitropanLibraxAmphogelDiovolGastrozepinMaaloxPeptolTagametSulcrateZantacAlka SeltzerMilk of magnesiaPeople using these medications on a regular basis could find that they are producing less bile and constipation sets in.
4. Other medications that cause constipation... Diuretics
LasixHydrodiurilLozideDyazid, etcAntihistamines HismanalActifedOrnadeSeldaneSinutab, etc.Narcotics and tranquilizers... please note that everything that one takes to calm the nerves and the nervous system or muscles, ie. muscle relaxants, also relaxes the nerves and muscles of the digestive system, causing constipation.Narcotic pain medications such as codeine (for example, Tylenol #3), oxycodone (for example, Percocet), and hydromorphone (Dilaudid); Antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil) and imipramine (Tofranil) Anticonvulsants such as phenytoin (Dilantin) and carbamazepine (Tegretol) Iron supplements. Use ferrous gluconate to avoid constipation and note that an iron supplement should be taken on an empty stomach and taken with vitamin C. Calcium channel blocking drugs such as diltiazem (Cardizem) and nifedipine (Procardia) Aluminum-containing antacids such as Amphojel and Basaljel
Please note, never stop taking your medication without the consent of your physician.
5. Muscular fatigue, this can be caused by a lack of protein, not enough hydrochloric acid being produced in the stomach or a lack of muscle tone.
6. Sedentary lifestyle
7. Not drinking enough water
8. Eating at irregular hours (shift work)
9. Poor quality iron or calcium supplements. Calcium supplements should not be calcium carbonate as as it is a form of chalk and the body can not absorb it. Instead choose:
Calcium citrateChelated calciumTricalcium phosphateDicalcium phosphateCalcium phosphate Calcium lactate10. Laxatives - should never be used
11. Prolapsed colon
12. Lactose intolerance
13. Trans fats, saturated fats
14. Lack of fiber
Consequences of constipation:
AllergiesToxins accumulate so they intoxicate the blood, the intestine and the whole bodyThe glands become weakHeadaches, migrainesHeart problems, palpitationsWeight gainAcne, psoriasis and other skin problemsRespiratory problems, recurrent infectionsBad breath as gas from intestines, goes into the blood, and then into the lungsThe body does not absorb vitamins, minerals and get the energy from the food being eatenThe colon becomes more and more encrusted, and it becomes more difficult to eliminateDiverticulitisGas, bloatingChronic fatigueProliferation of viruses and bacteriaColon cancer, breast and prostrate cancerYour constipation home remedy starts at home and can be helped by what you buy at the vegetable market and health food store much better than in the pharmacy.
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